Longview HeliportPrivate
6VG8 · Leesburg, VA · Non-towered · Open on the map
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Sun & FAA night2026-09-21 · night begins 07:36 PM
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:30 AM | 10:30Z |
| Sunrise | 06:57 AM | 10:57Z |
| Sunset | 07:09 PM | 23:09Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 07:36 PM | 23:36Z |
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Runways
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 75 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
AML 113.50 · FDK 116.85 · MRB 112.10 · +4
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AML · Armel | VOR/DME | 113.50 · 82X | Low | r358° / 14.4 NM |
| FDK · Frederick | VOR/DME | 116.85 · 115Y | Low | r213° / 16 NM |
| MRB · Martinsburg | VORTAC | 112.10 · 58X | Low | r137° / 20 NM |
| DCA · Washington | VOR/DME | 111.00 · 47X | Low | r319° / 29.2 NM |
| EMI · Westminster | VORTAC | 117.90 · 126X | High | r240° / 31.8 NM |
| HGR · Hagerstown | VOR | 109.80 | Low | r161° / 35.3 NM |
| CSN · Casanova | VORTAC | 116.30 · 110X | High | r033° / 35.6 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 6VG8 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 6VG8
- Coordinates
- 39.1703, -77.5192
- Elevation
- 279 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- WASHINGTON
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- WASHINGTON (ZDC)
- Flight service (FSS)
- LEESBURG · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 2016/09
- Distance from city
- 4 NE
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 2 notes
General
- UNIMPROVED, OCNL USE HEL LNDG AREA.
- FOR CD CTC WASHINGTON ARTCC AT 703-771-3587.
Nearby airports
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About 6VG8
Longview (6VG8) is a heliport in Leesburg, VA, at 279 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 75 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 6VG8, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 6VG8 have a control tower?
No. Longview is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at 6VG8?
Longview has 1 runway; the longest is 75 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 6VG8?
Longview is in Leesburg, VA, at an elevation of 279 ft MSL. Coordinates: 39.1703, -77.5192.
More about 6VG8
Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open 6VG8 in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.
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